Birds
The Dawn Chorus: Understanding Why Birds Sing in the Morning
Have you ever been awakened by birds singing in the early morning? If you have, perhaps you thought it was…
Birds
Squirrel
Understanding Squirrel Behavior: Why Do They Chase Each Other?
Have you ever seen two squirrels chase each other around a tree? Maybe you’ve been at a local park and…
Deer
Deer: Nature’s Masters of Cold Weather Endurance
When temperatures drop in the winter, most people stay indoors to keep warm. If you live in an area where…
Animals
Russian Tortoise
“A relatively small size, but big personality.” The Russian Tortoise is one of five species of Mediterranean tortoises, which are…
Prairie Dog
Exploring the Diet of Prairie Dogs: Herbivores of the Great Plains
The five species of prairie dogs currently in existence are found in the Americas. They’ve primarily built their habitats along…
Animals
Baleen Whale
“Every species has baleen instead of teeth. These rows of baleen allow the whales to skim the water to collect…
Prairie Dog
Inside the Complex Underground Homes of Prairie Dogs
Beavers are famous for being hardworking, but prairie dogs might give those busy beavers a run for their money. These…
Animals
Roe Deer
Native to mixed forests and grasslands across the continent, the roe is among the smallest deer species in Europe. Its…
Animals
Potoroo
“A potoroo can carry a gathering of sticks, grass, and other material with its tail.” This animal is considered to…
Dogs
The Unique Characteristics That Define Dogs as Mammals
Dogs have all of the attributes to define them as mammals. Man’s best friend has a long history of living…
Animals
Spotted Lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly is a type of small sap-eating insect that belongs to a group known as the planthoppers. Despite…
Articles
Natural Predators of Invasive Spotted Lanternflies: Who’s Eating Them?
Spotted lanternflies are native to China and Vietnam. However, this insect is most notable for being an invasive species in…
Animals
Northern Alligator Lizard
“The tail of the Northern Alligator Lizard can break off, then grow back again” Northern alligator lizards are carnivores with…
Animals
Dung Beetle
Dung beetles (also sometimes known as scarabs) are not afraid to get their hands dirty. Their entire lives revolve around…
Animals
Mekong Giant Catfish
Once revered in Buddhist temples and feared for its sheer size, the world's largest purely freshwater fish now teeters on…
Animals
Porbeagle Shark
Named for its beagle-like endurance and relentless pursuit of prey, this high-speed ocean predator faces a biological bottleneck so severe…
Articles
Exploring the Causes and Aftermath of Whale Deaths: How Ecosystems Are Born From Tragedy
Whales are huge, long-lived mammals. The blue whale is the largest animal that’s ever lived on Earth — it is…
Butterflies
The Nutritional Needs of Butterflies: More Than Just Delicate Creatures
You may think butterflies look so small and delicate that they can barely eat anything. But, like all animals, butterflies…
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Are Dinosaurs Reptiles?
Quick Answer: : As you may know, history appears to consistently portray the dinosaur as a form of reptile. Most…
Animals
Huntsman Spider
The largest spider by leg span in the world. Huntsman spiders belong to the Sparassidae family and get their common…
Articles
10 Critically Endangered (And Rarely Seen) Animals on the Brink of Extinction
As climates and circumstances change, animal species must either evolve or fall victim to any number of threats to their…
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37 Animal Analogies for FREE
Animal analogies make learning about the world’s amazing animals easy. They’re a fun way to remember important facts about each…
Animals
Sleeper Shark
Lurking in the deepest, coldest ocean waters, these ancient predators have mastered survival strategies that have puzzled scientists for decades,…
Animals
Senegal Parrot
The Senegal parrot is a gregarious and playful bird of surprising intelligence that resides in West Africa. Its docile personality…
Animals
Sand Tiger Shark
It lurks with cold eyes and a jaw full of jagged teeth, yet that terrifying appearance hides a surprisingly peaceable…
Animals
Blue Shark
Slender and beautiful in the way that a shark can be beautiful, the blue shark is found in all the…
Animals
Marabou Stork
Called the undertaker bird because from the back it looks like an elderly, black-suited undertaker going about his work, the…
Articles
Exploring the Wonders of the Animal Kingdom: 15 Mind-Blowing Species
The animal kingdom is a fascinating place filled with all types of exotic animals. While no animals are mundane, some…
Spider
The Deadly Sydney Funnel-Web Spider: Nature’s Most Venomous Predator
Just about all spiders are venomous. Venom is how they subdue and partially digest their prey. Most spider venom isn’t…
Animals
Lorikeet
Bold plumage and acrobatic talents are just the beginning for this brush-tongued parrot that gets drunk on fermented fruit and…
Animals
Marine Iguana
Marine iguanas are the only lizards on earth to spend time in the ocean. Marine iguanas live on the Galápagos…
Animals
Bilby
“The Bilby is Australia’s answer to the rabbit, sort of.” Of all the charming and unusual creatures found in Australia,…
Animals
Mexican Alligator Lizard
The Mexican alligator lizard lives about 130 feet in the air in Mexico’s cloud forests. This bright green lizard is…
Animals
Common Raven
Ravens alert wolves to carcasses, drop rocks on predators that get too close, and guard a kingdom whose survival depends…
Animals
Indian Giant Squirrel
“Indian Giant Squirrel is the largest squirrel in India!” The Indian giant squirrel is a large rodent species native to…
Animals
Little Brown Bat
The little brown bat is one of the most common species of bats in North America. Cloistered in caves and…
Animals
Black Wasp
The black wasp, which is often referred to as the Great Black Wasp, is rather small, and it is grouped…
Animals
Grasshopper Mouse
Grasshopper mice are rodents with big ears and big eyes. They are nocturnal and are closely related to deer mice.…
Animals
American Toad
The American toad is a common species of toad that are found throughout the eastern United States as well as…
Animals
Sulcata Tortoise
“The Sulcata Tortoise is the third biggest tortoise in the world.” The populations of the Sulcata tortoise, also called the…
Animals
Syrian Hamster
The Syrian hamster also called the golden hamster or teddy bear hamster is a popular pet and one of the…
Animals
Flying Lemur
The Flying Lemur is not a lemur, and it can’t fly! Of all the gliding mammals, which include flying squirrels…
Animals
Alpine Goat
With sweet faces and strong bodies, Alpine goats are a common sight on farms and ranches throughout the Western world.…
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Cicadas in New York: What’s Happening Now?
New York is a place that boldly embraces the changes of the seasons, but the incoming Brood X cicadas may…
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Cicadas in Virginia: What’s Happening Now?
Northern parts of Virginia are starting to see a phenomenon that has been 17 years in the making – the…
Animals
Tibetan Fox
“The Tibetan fox is a well-adapted animal that works with other predators to thrive in its natural plateau environment.” Tibetan…
Animal Lists
From Giraffes to Widow Birds: The Longest Tails in the Animal Kingdom
Which animal has the longest tail? While lots of animals have long tails, there are some with a tail measuring…
Animals
Frengle
Breed a French Bulldog with a Beagle, and the result is a Frengle. Frengles belong to the hybrid group. The…
Animals
Scarlet Macaw
Few birds command attention quite like this rainforest giant, whose dazzling plumage, bone-crushing beak, and surprisingly complex social life have…
Animals
Shollie
Shollies are a hybrid, or designer, dog breed. They are a mix between a German Shepherd and a Border Collie.…